UIL Military Marching Band State Championship (10/27/26)
After Monday Night Rehearsal- All instruments will be set next to door to be loaded Tuesday morning.
7:50AM Loading Crew reports to band hall for 1st period
8:15AM Announcement made- Report to band hall
8:45AM Leave for Stadium run-through. We will not return to the band hall afterwards
9:40AM Depart for Waco
12:40PM Arrive, use restroom
1:00PM Lunch in parking lot (Chik-fil-a; meal provided by VBPA)
2:00PM Get dressed and line up
2:25PM Warmup
3:15PM PERFORMANCE TIME
3:45PM Return to buses. Put away instruments and uniforms. Stay in band shirt
4:00PM Return to the stadium to watch the remaining bands. Stay together and be considerate
4:45PM Drum Major retreat/ announcement of finalists
5:15PM Back to bus for dinner (Raising Cane’s; meal provided)
—If we march again in Finals—
Our time to get dressed, line up, and warm up depends on our performance order (random drawing)- Be prepared to receive communication and move efficiently.
7:35PM Earliest possible finals warmup time
10:30PM Load and leave for home
1:15AM Return time (approximate). Put away equipment, go home!
—If we do not march again—
6:00PM Load and leave for home
8:45PM Return time (approximate). Put away equipment, go home!
NEW FOR THIS YEAR- There will be no on-site ticket sales.
All tickets must be purchased online in advance and will require the use of the GOFAN App to redeem tickets at the booth and pick up their wrist bands. Information may be found in the file below:
McLane Stadium
1001 S M.L.K. Jr Blvd, Waco, TX 76704
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